Joyce Roberson

Joyce Sumner Roberson, 74, of Driftwood (Rolling Oaks) died Thursday morning, November 15 in a tragic house fire. Born 2/15/1944 in Houston and was raised in Big Spring and San Antonio. She graduated from Edison High School in 1962. She was married to Steve Kovacs. She had a stellar career of 15 years as an insurance adjuster, storm trooper, and instructor for USAA. Together since 1978, Joyce married Dale Roberson on December 31, 1998. Together they co-published the News Dispatch serving western Hays County for over 22 years. They sold the paper to the Hays Free Press in 2013. They retired 5 years ago to spend more time traveling and enjoying grandkids and great grandkids.

Joyce is survived by her husband, Dale Roberson; daughter Kalli Kovacs Banks, husband Tony and beloved grandson Chase; siblings Paula Gutschke and husband Bob, Vickie Baird and husband Jim, Bruce Sumner and wife Ruby, Kay Jerkins and husband Steve. She is also survived by step-children Kathy Carl, Patrick Roberson and wife Vicki, and Shannon Shubert; 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her son Steven Kovacs and stepson Sean Roberson.

A small service for friends and family was held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday 11/20 at Emily Ann Theater in Wimberley followed by a reception at Hays City Store. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.